EP3982811B1 - A dishwasher comprising a heat pump - Google Patents

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EP3982811B1
EP3982811B1 EP20714567.3A EP20714567A EP3982811B1 EP 3982811 B1 EP3982811 B1 EP 3982811B1 EP 20714567 A EP20714567 A EP 20714567A EP 3982811 B1 EP3982811 B1 EP 3982811B1
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Erkan KUTUK
Nasir Efe ARAS
Can APAYDIN
Huseyin CALISKAN
Onur Poyraz
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
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    • A47L15/4291—Recovery arrangements, e.g. for the recovery of energy or water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
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    • A47L15/48—Drying arrangements
    • A47L15/488—Connections of the tub with the ambient air, e.g. air intake or venting arrangements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4285—Water-heater arrangements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/48—Drying arrangements
    • A47L15/483—Drying arrangements by using condensers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]
    • Y02B30/52—Heat recovery pumps, i.e. heat pump based systems or units able to transfer the thermal energy from one area of the premises or part of the facilities to a different one, improving the overall efficiency
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B40/00—Technologies aiming at improving the efficiency of home appliances, e.g. induction cooking or efficient technologies for refrigerators, freezers or dish washers

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  • the present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a heat pump.
  • heat pumps are used for decreasing the energy consumption and improve the drying performance.
  • the heat pump is composed of the compressor, the first heat exchanger, the throttle valve and the second heat exchanger.
  • the components of the heat pump are connected via a pipe line and the heat pump operates by means of the cycle fluid in the line.
  • the second heat exchanger is a tube bundle having a hot surface and enables the water to be heated by being positioned in the washing liquid of the dishwasher.
  • the first heat exchanger has a cold surface and is positioned so as to contact the ambient air. The first heat exchanger draws heat from the environment and transfers the heat to the compressor and the second heat exchanger.
  • the compressor for heating the water, the compressor is operated to enable the second heat exchanger to heat the water, and the first heat exchanger is enabled to absorb heat from the environment to support the second heat exchanger which heats the water.
  • a fan is used for sucking the ambient air and directing the same to the first heat exchanger. The air directed towards the heat pump by means of the fan transfers its heat to the first heat exchanger and is sent back to the environment with its temperature decreased.
  • the air which has cooled down leaves from the rear side of the dishwasher. Generally, the rear side of the dishwasher is closed. Therefore, it is enough for the passage of the cooled air.
  • some of the cold air hitting the rear surface of the dishwasher is reflected and some remains in this region and condenses. However, the reflected cold air decreases the heat transfer capacity of the first heat exchanger, increasing the energy consumption required for heating the washing water.
  • a heat pump dishwasher In the state of the art European Patent No. EP3082554 , a heat pump dishwasher is disclosed. In the heat pump dishwasher, when the water is required to be heated, the ambient air is passed through the evaporator while in the drying step the humid air in the washing environment passes through the same. The evaporator performs dehumidification in the drying process.
  • China Patent No. CN106580218 relates to the technical field of washing equipment, in particular, to a heat pump type dishwasher and a control method thereof.
  • European Patent No. EP3064629 relates to a combined washer-dryer in the field of washing machines, and in particular, to a pulsator-type heat pump combined washer-dryer and a drying method.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a dishwasher wherein the performance of the heat pump is prevented from decreasing and energy efficiency is provided.
  • the dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a body and a washing tub disposed in the body and wherein the washing process is performed with the water taken from the mains line.
  • a drying duct is provided, which provides the circulation of the humid air in the washing tub by taking the same out of the washing tub after the washing process, thus enabling the washed items to be dried.
  • the heat pump is arranged under the washing tub.
  • the heat pump is composed of a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger and a compressor.
  • the first heat exchanger draws the heat of the ambient air and transfers it to the second heat exchanger to heat the water to be used in the washing step.
  • the second heat exchanger transfers the heat received to the washing water.
  • the compressor is in fluid connection to the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and performs the refrigerant cycle.
  • the ambient air is delivered onto the first heat exchanger by means of a fan.
  • the dishwasher of the present invention comprises an air duct which is disposed between the washing tub and the body and which is connected to the drying duct, and a guiding member
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger and cooling down by leaving its heat is prevented from reaching the rear wall or being reflected.
  • the flow rate of the air passing through the first heat exchanger increases, and as the heat transfer capacity of the first heat exchanger increases, the efficiency of the heat pump also increases.
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger is guided to the lower side of the body to be discharged.
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger and cooling down by leaving its heat is prevented from reaching the rear wall or being reflected.
  • the air in the drying duct is dehumidified so as to form a cold wall, thus improving the drying performance.
  • the dishwasher comprises the guiding member which can shift between the closed position and the open position by means of a motor provided thereon.
  • the guiding member shifts from the closed position to the open position with the operation of the motor.
  • the dishwasher comprises a control unit which controls the movement of the guiding member between the open position and the closed position.
  • the control unit controls the position of the guiding member according to the need for the use or discharge of the air passing through the first heat exchanger during the washing cycle. For example, while performing the washing step during the washing cycle, the control unit shifts the guiding member to the closed position and the air passing through the first heat exchanger is prevented from reaching the rear wall of the body.
  • the control unit shifts the guiding member to the open position so as to deliver the air to the drying duct via the air duct, thus improving the drying performance.
  • the dishwasher comprises the control unit which controls the position of the guiding member according to the humidity rate in the drying duct, which is detected by means of a humidity sensor disposed in the drying duct.
  • the control unit shifts the guiding member to the open position or the closed position depending on the humidity rate detected by the humidity sensor.
  • the dishwasher comprises the guiding member which is produced by a thermoformable material. Depending on the temperature of the air passing through the first heat exchanger, the guiding member changes shape and can shift from the open position to the closed position or from the closed position to the open position.
  • the dishwasher comprises at least one heat source which is positioned after the first heat exchanger in the air flow direction provided by the fan.
  • the temperature of the air passing through the first heat exchanger can be changed.
  • the dishwasher comprises a temperature sensor which detects the temperature of the air passing through the first heat exchanger and the control unit which controls the operation of the heat source by comparing the temperature value received from the temperature sensor with the predetermined temperature value.
  • the temperature of the air passing through the first heat exchanger is increased such that air with low temperature is prevented from reaching the rear wall and the efficiency of the heat pump is prevented from decreasing.
  • the dishwasher comprises the control unit which enables the fan speed to be changed.
  • the control unit changes the fan speed, the amount of air delivered onto the first heat exchange also changes.
  • the amount of air passing through the first heat exchanger increases and overcomes the force acting on the guiding member, thus forcing the change between the closed position and the open position.
  • a dishwasher wherein the air passing through the first heat exchanger and cooling down is prevented from reaching the rear wall of the body by moving the guiding member.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a body (2), and a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed with the water taken from the mains line. In a washing cycle, the drying process is performed after the washing process.
  • a drying duct (4) is provided, which provides the circulation of the humid air in the washing tub (3) by taking the same out of the washing tub (3) after the washing process, thus enabling the washed items to be dried.
  • a heat pump (5) is disposed, having a first heat exchanger (6) enabling the water to be used in the washing step to be heated by drawing heat from the environment, a second heat exchanger (7) transferring the heat received from the first heat exchanger (6) to the washing water and a compressor (8) fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger (6) and the second heat exchanger (7) so as to realize the refrigerant cycle.
  • the ambient air is delivered onto the first heat exchanger (6) by means of a fan (9).
  • the dishwasher (1) of the present invention comprises an air duct (10) which is disposed between the washing tub (3) and the body (2) and which is connected to the drying duct (4), and a guiding member (11)
  • the air duct (10) and the drying duct (4) are connected to each other.
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) is prevented from reaching the rear wall of the body (2) when the guiding member (11) is in the closed position (K).
  • the air in the air duct (10) is enabled to be guided to the lower side of the body (2) so as to be discharged to the outer environment.
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) so as to leave its heat and cool down cannot reach the rear wall of the body (2) or cannot be reflected.
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) is prevented from reaching the rear wall of the body (6) when the guiding member (11) is in the closed position (K).
  • the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) is prevented from reaching the rear wall of the body (10) when the guiding member (11) is in the closed position (K).
  • the air in the drying duct (4) is dehumidified and a cold region is formed on the rear wall of the body (2).
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the guiding member (11) which can shift between the closed position (K) and the open position (A) by means of a motor (12) provided thereon.
  • the motor (12) By means of the motor (12), the guiding member (11) is moved.
  • the guiding member (11) in the closed position (K) can shift to the open position (A) and the guiding member (11) in the open position (A) can shift to the closed position (K).
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a control unit (13) which controls the movement of the guiding member (11) between the open position (A) and the closed position (K).
  • the control unit (13) controls the position of the guiding member (11).
  • the control unit (13) shifts the guiding member (11) to the closed position (K), thus guiding the air to the lower side of the body (2) so as to be discharged.
  • the control unit (13) shifts the guiding member (10) to the open position (A), thus allowing the air to be delivered to the drying duct (4) via the air duct (10).
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the control unit (13) which controls the position of the guiding member (11) according to the humidity rate in the drying duct (4), which is detected by means of a humidity sensor (14) disposed in the drying duct (4).
  • the control unit (13) compares the humidity rate information determined by the humidity sensor (14) with the humidity rate information prerecorded on the control unit (13). If the detected humidity rate is higher than the prerecorded humidity rate, the control unit (13) shifts the guiding member (10) to the open position (A), thus allowing the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) to be delivered to the drying duct (4) via the air duct (10).
  • the humidity of the air in the drying duct (4) is decreased, improving the drying performance.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the guiding member (11) which is produced by a thermoformable material.
  • the guiding member (11) changes shape can shift to the open position (A) or the closed position (K).
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises at least one heat source (15) which is positioned after the first heat exchanger (6) in the air flow direction provided by the fan (9).
  • the thermoformable guiding member (11) changes shape can shift to the open position (A) or the closed position (K). Moreover, the cold air is prevented from being delivered to the rear wall of the body (2).
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a temperature sensor (16) which detects the temperature of the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) and the control unit (13) which controls the operation of the heat source (15) by comparing the temperature value received from the temperature sensor (16) with the predetermined temperature value. In case the temperature detected by the temperature sensor (16) is lower than the temperature value prerecorded on the control unit (13), the control unit (13) operates the heat source (15) and thus prevents air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) with low temperature from being delivered to the rear wall of the body (2).
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the control unit (13) which enables the fan (9) speed to be changed.
  • the control unit (13) By means of the control unit (13), the fan (9) speed is changed and thus the amount of air delivered onto and passing through the first heat exchange (6) also changes.
  • the amount of air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) also increases and eliminates the force acting on the guiding member (11), thus enabling the change between the closed position (K) and the open position (A).
  • a dishwasher (1) comprising a guiding member (11) which prevents the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) and cooling down from reaching the rear wall of the body (2) so as to be guided to the lower side of the body (2) during the washing process, and which allows the air passing through the first heat exchanger (6) to be delivered to the drying duct (4) via the air duct (10) during the drying process.
  • the cold air is prevented from being delivered to the rear wall of the body (2) during the washing process, eliminating the risk of the efficiency of the heat pump (5) decreasing.
  • the humidity rate in the drying duct (4) decreases such that the drying performance is improved.

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